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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Currently looking to invest in a decent watch. Seen a beautiful Tag that I'll most likely buy, anyone else appreciate a good watch?

I am looking at other watch manufacturers but they don't seem to have the same appeal other than Breitlings.

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By *ink Panther.Woman
over a year ago

Preston

Yes but only because I'm obsessed with time

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes but only because I'm obsessed with time

It's a strange paradigm. Seems to speed and slow dependant on circumstances, if only we knew how to manipulate it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do like a nice watch, several I'd like to but.

Don't buy a TAG,it will be worth 50p in a week. A used omega or similar would be a better choice, at least if you want to sell it you'll get most of your money back.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I do like a nice watch, several I'd like to but.

Don't buy a TAG,it will be worth 50p in a week. A used omega or similar would be a better choice, at least if you want to sell it you'll get most of your money back.

The tag would be my everyday watch. If i were to buy a cartier or similar it would sit in a draw for the next twenty years as it would increase in value more than almost anything else.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I spent a career working alongside guys who treated their designer watches like penis extensions so no I wouldn't be tempted to own one ....

I used to regularly travel through Dubai airport where the temptation to buy something really special as an investment was any easy option ....

But instead of doing that this chump bought an export only model Professional Seiko Divers watch for the equivalent of about £120 just because it looked chunky .......

3 months later both main pointers wouldn't budge from 06:30...

Makes a good paperweight ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Suppose it depends entirely on budget

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By *atesheadtwoCouple
over a year ago

Gateshead

I just stick to G Shocks, 1 for work and a nice one for going out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I spent a career working alongside guys who treated their designer watches like penis extensions so no I wouldn't be tempted to own one ....

I used to regularly travel through Dubai airport where the temptation to buy something really special as an investment was any easy option ....

But instead of doing that this chump bought an export only model Professional Seiko Divers watch for the equivalent of about £120 just because it looked chunky .......

3 months later both main pointers wouldn't budge from 06:30...

Makes a good paperweight ...

Should have gone to fake city in Manchester....get any make watch you like for 15 quid,got one 2 years ago and guess what....still works a treat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I spent a career working alongside guys who treated their designer watches like penis extensions so no I wouldn't be tempted to own one ....

I used to regularly travel through Dubai airport where the temptation to buy something really special as an investment was any easy option ....

But instead of doing that this chump bought an export only model Professional Seiko Divers watch for the equivalent of about £120 just because it looked chunky .......

3 months later both main pointers wouldn't budge from 06:30...

Makes a good paperweight ...

Should have gone to fake city in Manchester....get any make watch you like for 15 quid,got one 2 years ago and guess what....still works a treat

Forgot to say it was a Breitling

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My dad brought me a ladies Rolex datejust 41 in yellow and white gold for Christmas two years ago.

I can't wear it and he keeps it at there house.Im only allowed to wear it when I'm going to family events.

So what's the point of that?heres your Christmas present but you must give it back to us now lol.

I'm not being ungrateful as it was probley a lot of money and I love my mom and dad more than the world but I would of preferred a normal watch that I can wear and keep at my house lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I spent a career working alongside guys who treated their designer watches like penis extensions so no I wouldn't be tempted to own one ....

I used to regularly travel through Dubai airport where the temptation to buy something really special as an investment was any easy option ....

But instead of doing that this chump bought an export only model Professional Seiko Divers watch for the equivalent of about £120 just because it looked chunky .......

3 months later both main pointers wouldn't budge from 06:30...

Makes a good paperweight ...

Should have gone to fake city in Manchester....get any make watch you like for 15 quid,got one 2 years ago and guess what....still works a treat

I'd rather have something unbranded than fake.......

I just don't see the point otherwise....

Yeah-yeah I'm awkward fucker

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By *ild_oatsMan
over a year ago

the land of saints & sinners

I guess this is what is meant by the phrase "Time is money"...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I spent a career working alongside guys who treated their designer watches like penis extensions so no I wouldn't be tempted to own one ....

I used to regularly travel through Dubai airport where the temptation to buy something really special as an investment was any easy option ....

But instead of doing that this chump bought an export only model Professional Seiko Divers watch for the equivalent of about £120 just because it looked chunky .......

3 months later both main pointers wouldn't budge from 06:30...

Makes a good paperweight ...

Should have gone to fake city in Manchester....get any make watch you like for 15 quid,got one 2 years ago and guess what....still works a treat

I'd rather have something unbranded than fake.......

I just don't see the point otherwise....

Yeah-yeah I'm awkward fucker

A fake woman here mate....might as well go the whole hog

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By *onestjohn1962Man
over a year ago

Sheffield

I always used to buy cheap watches and sometimes a fake from hols in Turkey, Thailand, etc but they all used to last about 6 months - i would usually scratch them to bits or they would break. My wondeful bro gave me an Omega Seamaster 3 years ago and it's never gone wrong and does not get scratched. I wear it every day and love it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I spent a career working alongside guys who treated their designer watches like penis extensions so no I wouldn't be tempted to own one ....

I used to regularly travel through Dubai airport where the temptation to buy something really special as an investment was any easy option ....

But instead of doing that this chump bought an export only model Professional Seiko Divers watch for the equivalent of about £120 just because it looked chunky .......

3 months later both main pointers wouldn't budge from 06:30...

Makes a good paperweight ...

Should have gone to fake city in Manchester....get any make watch you like for 15 quid,got one 2 years ago and guess what....still works a treat

I'd rather have something unbranded than fake.......

I just don't see the point otherwise....

Yeah-yeah I'm awkward fucker

A fake woman here mate....might as well go the whole hog

Actually much to my shame I did buy some fake UGGS...so I guess thats a double whammy of embarrassment

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My dad brought me a ladies Rolex datejust 41 in yellow and white gold for Christmas two years ago.

I can't wear it and he keeps it at there house.Im only allowed to wear it when I'm going to family events.

So what's the point of that?heres your Christmas present but you must give it back to us now lol.

I'm not being ungrateful as it was probley a lot of money and I love my mom and dad more than the world but I would of preferred a normal watch that I can wear and keep at my house lol x"

It'll be worth more than it's original price in a few years being in a draw but your property means you should have that choice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I spent a career working alongside guys who treated their designer watches like penis extensions so no I wouldn't be tempted to own one ....

I used to regularly travel through Dubai airport where the temptation to buy something really special as an investment was any easy option ....

But instead of doing that this chump bought an export only model Professional Seiko Divers watch for the equivalent of about £120 just because it looked chunky .......

3 months later both main pointers wouldn't budge from 06:30...

Makes a good paperweight ...

Should have gone to fake city in Manchester....get any make watch you like for 15 quid,got one 2 years ago and guess what....still works a treat

I'd rather have something unbranded than fake.......

I just don't see the point otherwise....

Yeah-yeah I'm awkward fucker

A fake woman here mate....might as well go the whole hog

Actually much to my shame I did buy some fake UGGS...so I guess thats a double whammy of embarrassment

And not even steel toed?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I spent a career working alongside guys who treated their designer watches like penis extensions so no I wouldn't be tempted to own one ....

I used to regularly travel through Dubai airport where the temptation to buy something really special as an investment was any easy option ....

But instead of doing that this chump bought an export only model Professional Seiko Divers watch for the equivalent of about £120 just because it looked chunky .......

3 months later both main pointers wouldn't budge from 06:30...

Makes a good paperweight ...

Should have gone to fake city in Manchester....get any make watch you like for 15 quid,got one 2 years ago and guess what....still works a treat

I'd rather have something unbranded than fake.......

I just don't see the point otherwise....

Yeah-yeah I'm awkward fucker

A fake woman here mate....might as well go the whole hog

Actually much to my shame I did buy some fake UGGS...so I guess thats a double whammy of embarrassment

And not even steel toed?

I'm telling you that is a dragons den moment .......pure genius

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I always used to buy cheap watches and sometimes a fake from hols in Turkey, Thailand, etc but they all used to last about 6 months - i would usually scratch them to bits or they would break. My wondeful bro gave me an Omega Seamaster 3 years ago and it's never gone wrong and does not get scratched. I wear it every day and love it!"

Not many purchases these days last. A watch will more often outlive a generation or more. Great potential heir looms. I like the idea of me having years use out of a good watch and when I have kids and they are looking to buy a house they could pay a big chunk of it off with the watches value alone.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Yes! I have a Cartier Ronde (graduation present) and it gives me so much joy. I'm not really a jewellery sort but I like watches and nose studs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I spent a career working alongside guys who treated their designer watches like penis extensions so no I wouldn't be tempted to own one ....

I used to regularly travel through Dubai airport where the temptation to buy something really special as an investment was any easy option ....

But instead of doing that this chump bought an export only model Professional Seiko Divers watch for the equivalent of about £120 just because it looked chunky .......

3 months later both main pointers wouldn't budge from 06:30...

Makes a good paperweight ...

Should have gone to fake city in Manchester....get any make watch you like for 15 quid,got one 2 years ago and guess what....still works a treat

I'd rather have something unbranded than fake.......

I just don't see the point otherwise....

Yeah-yeah I'm awkward fucker

A fake woman here mate....might as well go the whole hog

Actually much to my shame I did buy some fake UGGS...so I guess thats a double whammy of embarrassment

And not even steel toed?

I'm telling you that is a dragons den moment .......pure genius

Phew it's a good job Duncan's gone

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By *oul BrothaMan
over a year ago

A Galaxy far far away

No offence OP but Tags are so yawn. I don't know what you budget is, but I'd go with something with a bit more character.

I have a thing for Nomos watches, maybe a Federique Constant moonphase.

IWC Portguese, Omega Speedmaster, Junghans Meister Kalendar?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes! I have a Cartier Ronde (graduation present) and it gives me so much joy. I'm not really a jewellery sort but I like watches and nose studs."

It's quite amazing how light they are considering their durability. And lucky you, that's most definitely a well thought out graduation present.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My dad brought me a ladies Rolex datejust 41 in yellow and white gold for Christmas two years ago.

I can't wear it and he keeps it at there house.Im only allowed to wear it when I'm going to family events.

So what's the point of that?heres your Christmas present but you must give it back to us now lol.

I'm not being ungrateful as it was probley a lot of money and I love my mom and dad more than the world but I would of preferred a normal watch that I can wear and keep at my house lol x

It'll be worth more than it's original price in a few years being in a draw but your property means you should have that choice"

I don't have that choice lol and o know he will give it to me eventually when he thinks I'm a responcible adult lol but i want to keep it here NOW not lock it away in there safe as its my Christmas present.

I'm going to buy him a vintage bottle of whisky this Christmas and let him smell it and then take it off him and say I'm keeping that at my house under lock and key hahahahaha x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tell the time by the sun and the moon. Its cloudy today. I'm fucked.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I tell the time by the sun and the moon. Its cloudy today. I'm fucked.

Haha. In those scenarios you just have to assume it's beer o'clock and hope the weather is better by the time you sober up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I tell the time by the sun and the moon. Its cloudy today. I'm fucked.

Just look at you pc or phone screen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I spent a career working alongside guys who treated their designer watches like penis extensions so no I wouldn't be tempted to own one ....

I used to regularly travel through Dubai airport where the temptation to buy something really special as an investment was any easy option ....

But instead of doing that this chump bought an export only model Professional Seiko Divers watch for the equivalent of about £120 just because it looked chunky .......

3 months later both main pointers wouldn't budge from 06:30...

Makes a good paperweight ...

Should have gone to fake city in Manchester....get any make watch you like for 15 quid,got one 2 years ago and guess what....still works a treat

I'd rather have something unbranded than fake.......

I just don't see the point otherwise....

Yeah-yeah I'm awkward fucker

A fake woman here mate....might as well go the whole hog

Actually much to my shame I did buy some fake UGGS...so I guess thats a double whammy of embarrassment

And not even steel toed?

I'm telling you that is a dragons den moment .......pure genius

Phew it's a good job Duncan's gone

But did you know 'Theo' Paphitis started his career as a sale assistant at Watches of Switzerland on Bond Street ....

I know some shite...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I spent a career working alongside guys who treated their designer watches like penis extensions so no I wouldn't be tempted to own one ....

I used to regularly travel through Dubai airport where the temptation to buy something really special as an investment was any easy option ....

But instead of doing that this chump bought an export only model Professional Seiko Divers watch for the equivalent of about £120 just because it looked chunky .......

3 months later both main pointers wouldn't budge from 06:30...

Makes a good paperweight ...

Should have gone to fake city in Manchester....get any make watch you like for 15 quid,got one 2 years ago and guess what....still works a treat

I'd rather have something unbranded than fake.......

I just don't see the point otherwise....

Yeah-yeah I'm awkward fucker

A fake woman here mate....might as well go the whole hog

Actually much to my shame I did buy some fake UGGS...so I guess thats a double whammy of embarrassment

And not even steel toed?

I'm telling you that is a dragons den moment .......pure genius

Phew it's a good job Duncan's gone

But did you know 'Theo' Paphitis started his career as a sale assistant at Watches of Switzerland on Bond Street ....

I know some shite...

No shit sherlock

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All down to personal choice and budget

I owned a brietling for years , loved it but sold it when I needed some money

Quality watches will always be worth money but it means spending £3k plus

A tag is an everyday watch but not worth much second hand just like a seiko ! But fine to wear everyday

Depends on what you want ?? More importantly budget !!!

A timex digital will tell the time , but looks crap compared to a Rolex sea master , but costs less than the cost of the Rolex box !

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By *100Man
over a year ago

Essex

I used to buy my wife Longines watches which are always classy but last few years she been asking for dkny so she can change them more regularly with different fashion's which has saved me a fortune but for myself I'm happy with a Casio.

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By *ngel n tedCouple
over a year ago

maidstone

I have a clock on my phone, i have my phone on me most of the time, i have no use for a watch.....surprised they even still sell.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

At the third stroke, the time sponsored by Accurist will be......

Can't be doing with any fancy timepieces with nobs & dials everywhere, mine's just a plain simple black one, although it is ceramic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I tell the time by the sun and the moon. Its cloudy today. I'm fucked.

Just look at you pc or phone screen

Theres a clock on the oven, but its a bugger carrying that to the shops.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hamilton do some nice watches

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got a tag aquaracer with the blue face and bezel - really heavy and chunky and looks great.

Got a tag F1 that I wear most days

And just bought a tudor black bay with a red bezel - I'm in love with it.

Tags do deprecate but so do breitling. The tag aquaracers look fantastic, especially with the chronograph.

If you want breitling but it second hand, most things in the breitling shop start around £3000, there's plenty of brietlings you can pick up for half that or just over.

Or take a look at tudor, they are some of the best watches in that price range.

Personally I find omega a bit dull, I'd probably only have the planet ocean with the quarter orange bezel.

I'll be leaving buying anything now for a couple of years, totally eying up "the hulk" submariner in 2019 though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I tell the time by the sun and the moon. Its cloudy today. I'm fucked.

Just look at you pc or phone screen

Theres a clock on the oven, but its a bugger carrying that to the shops.

Good reply

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hamilton do some nice watches

The 1973 Gold Hamilton QED with the push button illumination (Red Digits)as worn by Telly Savalas "Kojak"

Is a pure classic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Currently looking to invest in a decent watch. Seen a beautiful Tag that I'll most likely buy, anyone else appreciate a good watch?

I am looking at other watch manufacturers but they don't seem to have the same appeal other than Breitlings."

My dad is a watchmaker...worked for rolex and breitling, he always says a swiss movement is the best...i have a lovely little rolex but prefer breitlings...super ocean with blue dial and stainless steel case...they hold their value as well!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a TAG watch owner myself which I bought it back January 2001 and it's pretty much my everyday watch and still going strong.

Personally I don't see the point buying an expensive watch to invest and kept in the drawer, you will be missing the enjoyment and pride wearing it and with that attitude you must be nervous wearing it in fear damaging it, etc.....

If you can afford it whatever your budget is if it's £1K or £5K watch, you are better off wearing and enjoy it, life is short to miss out the pleasure wearing it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got a fantastic little Swatch Watch from the 80's.

Is it worth owt?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am a TAG watch owner myself which I bought it back January 2001 and it's pretty much my everyday watch and still going strong.

If you can afford it whatever your budget is if it's £1K or £5K watch, you are better off wearing and enjoy it, life is short to miss out the pleasure wearing it.

That's what I want a tag for, anything more expensive would be purely an investment for the future as oppose to buying it to wear.

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

"Currently looking to invest in a decent watch. Seen a beautiful Tag that I'll most likely buy, anyone else appreciate a good watch?

I am looking at other watch manufacturers but they don't seem to have the same appeal other than Breitlings."

Get yourself to a local auction house on a jewellery and watch sake day.

There are some bargains to be snapped up there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am a TAG watch owner myself which I bought it back January 2001 and it's pretty much my everyday watch and still going strong.

If you can afford it whatever your budget is if it's £1K or £5K watch, you are better off wearing and enjoy it, life is short to miss out the pleasure wearing it.

That's what I want a tag for, anything more expensive would be purely an investment for the future as oppose to buying it to wear."

Which tags are you look at?

They can range from £1050 for an F1 to £10,000 for certain Carreras

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got my man tag watch for Xmas.think way too dear myself but he likes them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a Temption - German brand with decent Swiss mechanisms. Mines called a Cameo:

http://www.temption-watches.de/en/cameo_en.html

I like the slightly 1930s style, and that it doesn't have that "check out my MASSIVE EXPENSIVE WATCH!!!" vibe to it. I don't think people notice it or, if they do, hopefully they just appreciate that it looks nice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't understand the fixation or perceived kudos that comes from a pricey watch.

As an investment, yes, but then again if it were an investment, I'd be scared to wear it cos I'm great at breaking things.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

@ Dirrtyprettythings, My watch is the Kirium model, very happy with my choice with it, I also liked the Monaco series where it was made famous by Steve McQueen for the LeMans film

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

watchfinder.co.uk, this is a good website and worth visiting their shops, there is many pre owned watches and you can see the values of the watches prices.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just about to buy a nice one

Buy a special edition if u can, vintage is all the go at mo

Omega Professional speedmaster 2nd hand will always out value a tag, get a limited edition and it will increase in value, a tag has to be quite special to increase in value

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a watchmaker and I'd say what I say to everyone who asks "What watch should I buy?"

If you're looking for an everyday wear, buy the one you like for the money you can afford. You're the one who gets to look at it all day every day.

Knowing what's 'under the bonnet' of many prestige watches would make certain people weep!

An investment watch is a very different matter. Right now, a Patek Philippe Nautilus is as good as cash

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